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USA vs. Germany: Anthony Edwards fuels comeback win in FIBA World Cup showcase game, 99-91

Before setting their sights on the Philippines for the FIBA World Cup, Team USA received their first true test on Sunday morning against Germany in a thrilling showcase game.

Steve Kerr’s squad trailed by as many as 16 points in the second half to Germany. However, Anthony Edwards fueled a comeback effort with Team USA’s four-game winning streak on the line.

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Edwards took over down the stretch to will the Americans back into the contest, scoring a game-high 34 points on 11-of-21 shooting from the field to go along with four made triples. Edwards tacked on six boards, two assists and two blocks in 34 minutes on the way to Team USA’s 99-91 comeback win over the Germans.

Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton each added 16 points off the bench as Team USA moved to 5-0 in exhibition showcases games before the FIBA World Cup kicks off next week.

Watch highlights from USA vs. Germany via Youtube:

Kerr and Team USA will now turn their attention to Group C in the Philippines as games get officially underway in the FIBA World Cup on Friday. USA will open their FIBA World Cup campaign on Saturday against New Zealand in Manila.

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